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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.16, 1,274.82 and 525.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.16, 1,274.82 and 525.95 is: 787.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.16 : 1,274.82 = 525.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.16/1,274.82 = 525.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.16x = 1,274.82 × 525.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.16x = 670,491.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,491.58/851.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.74

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